Rules for Heiresses

Name: Rules for Heiresses
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

Amalie Howard

Oct 2021 · Daring Dukes Book 2 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

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USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after. Readers will devour this tale of:

A rebellious heiress determined to be independent
A shunned duke forced to return to his family estate
And a scandal between them that will have the whole town aflutter

Sometimes, finding love means flouting the rules...

Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away—even if brash and foolhardy—is the only option left to secure her independence.

Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.

Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all...

Praise for Amalie Howard:

"Her writing sparkles."—LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times bestselling author

"Smart, sexy, deliciously feminist romance that I couldn't put down."—SARAH MACLEAN, New York Times bestselling author, for The Beast of Beswick

"Amalie Howard is the fresh voice historical romance needs right now."—KERRIGAN BYRNE, USA Today bestselling author

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5.0

9 reviews

Viper Spaulding

27 October 2021

Outstanding childhood friends-to-lovers romance! In the earlier book, Princess Stakes, the author incorporated one side of her own heritage; in this book she focuses on another side that, according to her author's note, is set in a region very familiar to her own life. Courtland's feelings of never fitting in, being an outsider, are poignant and authentic. Ravenna's understanding of his insecurities was heartwarming. These two may have been forced to marry, but only because their incendiary attraction is apparent to everyone who sees them together. The storyline is complex in ways that are completely believable and I just loved the overall feeling of being back in this fictional world where compassion and generosity of spirit are on full display. The romance is swoon worthy, even though Courtland doesn't quite know what to do with his feelings at first. Ravenna's patience and determination to stand up for herself were nothing short of inspirational. She's the kind of feminine hero we can all stand up and cheer for. I adored the writing style that is both effortless and intelligent at the same time. This is a book meant to be savored, read and reread to let each exquisite scene sink in. It's earned a permanent place on my to-be-reread shelf, along with the first book. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

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Peggy Collins

31 October 2021

Courtland and Ravenna were friends from childhood, even engaged for a while, before he was forced from England by lies spread by his stepmother and stepbrother. Courtland traveled and ended up in Antigua, his mother’s home. He has become quite wealthy and very well respected. Ravenna stowed away on her brother’s ship to escape an unwanted marriage. Disguised as a man, she finds herself at a gaming house owned by Courtland. An unfortunate incident not only reveals her true identity, but put them in a compromising position. The solution is, of course, marriage. At the same time, he learns that he has become the Duke of Ashvale. He returns to England not only as the Duke, but with a Duchess. This story held my attention from start to epilogue. I liked Courtland and Ravenna. They struggled to make things between them work. In addition to the family drama, there is smuggler to catch. The story is filled with action, lots of soul searching, and romance. I enjoyed it. A good read. I recommend it. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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Lori Dykes

26 March 2022

What more can you ask for? A tale filled with adventure, childhood friends (or enemies!), the most witty banter that will have you laughing out loud, a strong heroine who has no bounds and a hero who is the best. Plus a romance that is a journey in itself!! Not to be missed!!

About the author

AMALIE HOWARD is the author of the Publishers Weekly bestseller, The Beast of Beswick, which Entertainment Weekly touted as "bursting with shrewd banter, inventively sexy interludes, and emotion with a capital E." She is the co-author of the #1 bestsellers in regency romance and Scottish historical romance, My Hellion, My Heart and What A Scot Wants, and has also penned several award-winning young adult novels, critically acclaimed by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, VOYA, School Library Journal, and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Kid's INDIE NEXT selection. Of Indo-Caribbean descent, she has written articles on multicultural fiction for The Portland Book Review and Ravishly magazine. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and three children. Visit her at www.amaliehoward.com.

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